When my brother was little, he had to do a book report on a biography. He came home with a book on Lady Bird Johnson. My mom was beaming. She was so proud that her first grader was interested in reading about a First Lady. Something’s off, isn’t it? My lazy little brother picked outContinue reading “Reading Tip: Don’t be Afraid of Long Books”
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Book Review: Herman Wouk’s “Winds of War”
Herman Wouk’s “The Winds of War,” is an epic saga beginning in 1939 Nazi Germany and ending with Pearl Harbor in 1941. Similar to its World War II backdrop, the book is long and complicated. Although this 850 page book is quite the daunting undertaking, it is a wonderful story about an American military family andContinue reading “Book Review: Herman Wouk’s “Winds of War””
Book Review: “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty
How does an innocuous elementary school trivia night turn into a fatal crime scene? With the dynamics of a group of overly-involved, gossip-driven kindergarten parents and a series of epic events that unfold into a murder. Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies” is told in a light and humorous tone. The story follows three mothers– Madeline, Celeste,Continue reading “Book Review: “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty”
Book Review: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes
The blink of an eye. Will Traynor’s entire life and way of living changed on a single day- March 19, 2007, the day he was hit by a motorcycle. In Jojo Moyes’ tear-jerker, “Me Before You,” the incredibly adventurous, wealthy and good-looking Will is confined to a wheel chair after being paralyzed in both armsContinue reading “Book Review: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes”
Book Review: “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” is not your classic coming of age story. In fact, very little about “Persepolis” can be labeled as classic. This internationally acclaimed memoir is done entirely in comic strips. Don’t let that scare you away, though, as this book is definitely worth your time. In “Persepolis,” Satrapi invites the reader into her childhood and adolescence. The teenage rebelliousContinue reading “Book Review: “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi”
Book Review: “Paper Towns” by John Green
Although it is a quick read and intriguing, John Green’s “Paper Towns” is quite overrated. “Paper Towns” follows high school senior Quentin Jacobsen’s lifelong obsession with his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman. Margo is beautiful, popular, and mysterious; so mysterious that she disappears weeks before high school graduation, leaving friends and family members speculating. Convinced thatContinue reading “Book Review: “Paper Towns” by John Green”
“The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes” by Diane Chamberlain
In Diane Chamberlian’s The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes, young CeeCee Wilkes has lost everything. With nowhere to turn, she puts her trust in charming college student Timothy Gleason who leads her down a crazy path and pulls her into the illegal kidnapping of pregnant Genevieve Russell. Almost 30 years later, Eve Elliot is happilyContinue reading ““The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes” by Diane Chamberlain”
Book Review: “I Will Teach You to be Rich” by Ramit Sethi
For anyone looking for a basic grasp on finances and how to manage your money, Ramit Sethi’s “I Will Teach You to Be Rich,” is an absolute must read. It is clear, concise and even funny. Sethi takes complex, highly disputed topics, such as investing and budgeting, and gives the reader a basic overviewContinue reading “Book Review: “I Will Teach You to be Rich” by Ramit Sethi”
Book Review: Herman Wouk’s “War and Remembrance”
Herman Wouk’s epic World War II saga that started with “The Winds of War,” continues in “War and Remembrance.” As the story progresses, so does the war, and with it, trauma, tragedy, and terror. Like the war itself, the book can at times feel long and depressing. However, Wouk beautifully intertwines historical battles and lossesContinue reading “Book Review: Herman Wouk’s “War and Remembrance””
Book Review: Jojo Moyes’ “After You”
Jojo Moyes’ “Me Before You” left the reader sad, lost, confused, and unsure where to turn next. And that is exactly where the sequel to this bestseller picks up as we find Louisa Clark struggling 18 months following Will Traynor’s death. Not surprisingly, as “Me after You,” unfolds, Lou is, well, a wreck. After theContinue reading “Book Review: Jojo Moyes’ “After You””
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